Today is National Ice Cream Day.
Did you know that when ice cream was invented the Quakers thought it was sinful. According to them it had to be sinful. Nothing could taste that good and not be sinful!
That kind of sums up the perspective of a lot of Christ followers. If anything is fun
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"What Manner?" goes beyond the question that arose in Mary’s mind on hearing the angel’s salutation. This question can well be posed in other important areas as well.

WHAT MANNER?
“And the angel came unto her, and said: Hail, thou who are highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered in her mind what manner of salutation this was.” Luke 1:28-29
"What Manner?" goes
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As we approach the Table, let us partake in a manner pleasing to Christ Let us partake in a worshipful, respectful, and repentant manner.Let’s watch our table manners.

Table Manners
Rev. Dan Mahan
Luke 14:11
“For everyone that exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbled himself will be exalted.”
A man returns from a foreign vacation. He is feeling ill and visits a doctor. Immediately, he is rushed to the
hospital to undergo tests. When
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We have heard many opinions as to what type of man Jesus was, but the question is, what does the Word of God say about Him?

What Manner of Man is this?
Mark 4:35-41
Intro: If you will be faithful to a study of the book of Mark, you will know that the book of Mark was written by John Mark. John was his Jewish name and Mark his Roman name. The Latin name "Marcus" means hammer, which is thought to be appropriate by
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God’s love is a powerful love. It’s a love that reaches out to us even while we’re being unfaithful. It’s a love that willingly pays the cost to win us back. But in the end it’s a love that must be taken up by those to whom it’s offered.

I’ve known a number of men over the years whose wives have left them. I remember one man who came home from work one day to discover his wife had had the removalists in and they’d taken everything apart from his personal belongings. I remember one man whose wife left him and his children for
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Those of us who had the privilege of being reared in a Christian home can readily recall the admonition of our parents "to mind your manners!"

MIND YOUR MANNERS
"But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved,
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So Christian should observe good manners and right conduct wherever we are, so that people will know that we are indeed children of God.

Text: 1 Timothy 4: 11-12
INTRODUCTION:
1. All Christians are obliged to teach good manners and right conduct to all believers as commanded. (v. 11)
2. Christians must be good examples worthy to be imitated by all men.
3. In short, Christians should act as models in society.
4. That is why
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“What Manner of Man is This?
Mark 4:41b clause
In the second Gospel as recorded by John Mark during the period between 57and 63 A.D., Mark carefully and skillfully constructs the picture of Jesus as the suffering servant. Amidst the 16 chapters, the 678 verses, the 15,171 words, and of the 121
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This message brings out three traits of Christ found in Matt.8: 23-27, that remind us once again of His deity, giving us ample reasons for our devotion to Him.

What Manner Of Man Is This?
Text: Matt.8: 23-27
Intro: Have you ever tried to imagine what Christ Jesus must have been like in person? Have you ever wondered how He must have carried Himself, or how His voice must have sounded? It must have been wonderful to walk and talk with the Savior,
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It is not any sin of commission that is pointed at but the sins of omission. We often think of sin as something we do wrong, and it is that. There are many things that we omit to do which is sin in the sight of God.

TITLE: BAD TABLE MANNERS
SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 16:19-30
There are portions found in the Gospel according to ST. LUKE that can make an individual very uncomfortable. This is such a passage. It is DESIGNED to discomfort the comfortable. And, strangely enough it comforts those who may be
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We have certain things that we know are acceptable and unacceptable at the table.When we come to the Lord's table we must have the proper manners as well.

Minding Your Manners At The Lord’s Table
I Corinthians 11:17-32
When I was growing up there were certain things that were not tolerated at my house. I have always worn a baseball hat. I knew that when I was at the table that that hat had to come off, it was not an option. I am a grown
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Is God’s house a building? Does His house have rules, systems, or structure? How can we be His house unless we know?

House
“House Manners”
I. Introduction
I told you in the very first message of this series that each natural house has its own set of rules. It has its own structure and set up. I also told you that it is essential for you to be a productive member of that house to know those house rules. So I
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There are times when everyone must learn how to be politely disagree. A person who agrees just to avoid conflicts is a coward. Jesus showed the disciples how to disagree without being so disagreeable in disposition that people would be turned off to the messenger. One day the Jews accused Jesus of
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Do the most reviled of sinners feel welcome and loved in our churches?

Matthew 21:28-32
“Prostitutes, Skater Kids, and All Other Manner of ‘Sinners’ Welcome!”
By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org
In their book Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live Will and Lisa Samson
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Of Sheep & Shepherds
Commercial currently airing that shows a lonely shepherd with a cell phone. As he makes a phone call, those he calls begin arriving in droves, until he surrounded by 100s of people.
Wonder how many real shepherds spend a lot of time on a cell phone? Lonely!
As
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